Sharjah Theory Test flashcards

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Red-bordered circle

A red circle on a sign indicates a prohibition or restriction, such as a maximum speed limit, no entry, or a ban on overtaking or U-turns.

Inverted triangle sign

The give way sign: a red-bordered inverted triangle telling drivers to slow down and yield to traffic on the road they are joining.

Yellow box junction

A yellow grid painted at a junction. Drivers may enter only when their exit is clear, so that turning or crossing traffic is never blocked.

Solid white line

A continuous white line that must not be crossed; it marks where lane changing and overtaking are prohibited, typically on bends and blind crests.

Right-hand traffic rule

Vehicles in the UAE drive on the right side of the road, so overtaking is carried out on the left and slower traffic keeps right.

Seat belt law

Every occupant, front and rear, must wear a seat belt while the vehicle is moving, and children under four require an approved child seat.

Child front seat ban

Children younger than ten years are not permitted to travel in the front passenger seat; they must be restrained in the rear of the vehicle.

Overtaking bans

Overtaking is prohibited at pedestrian crossings, junctions, bends, hill crests and anywhere a sign or road marking specifically forbids the manoeuvre.

Two-second rule

Pick a fixed object and count two seconds after the vehicle ahead passes it; if you reach the object sooner, you are following too closely.

SIPDE routine

Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute: a five-step defensive driving method for detecting hazards early and responding smoothly and early.

ABS braking

With anti-lock brakes, press the pedal firmly and keep it pressed; the system prevents the wheels locking, so pumping the pedal is unnecessary.

Tyre blowout

Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the accelerator and let the car slow gradually; avoid hard braking or sharp swerving that could cause a spin.

Blind spot

The area beside and slightly behind the vehicle that the mirrors do not cover; look over your shoulder before changing lanes.

Low beam in fog

Use low-beam headlights in fog because high beam reflects off the water droplets and throws light back, reducing how far you can see.

Fatigue signs

Yawning, heavy eyelids, drifting between lanes and missing signs all signal tiredness; stop in a safe place and rest before continuing the journey.

Scanning ahead

Looking twelve to fifteen seconds ahead lets you see brake lights, merging traffic and emerging hazards before they become urgent problems.

Roundabout priority

Vehicles already circulating in a roundabout have right of way; entering drivers must slow down and give way, normally to traffic approaching from the left.

Lane change sequence

Mirror, signal, blind-spot check, then move; only change lanes when the target lane is clear and the signal has been seen by others.

Prohibited parking places

Parking is banned on pavements, at fire hydrants, on pedestrian crossings, in disabled bays without a permit and across driveways.

Cold tyre pressures

Tyre pressures must be measured when tyres are cold because driving heats them and raises the reading, hiding an under-inflated tyre.

Minimum tread depth

Tyres must keep at least 1.6 mm of tread across the central three-quarters of the tread width, around the full circumference of the tyre.

Coolant cap danger

Never open a radiator or coolant cap while the engine is hot; pressurised boiling coolant can spray out and cause severe burns.

Twenty-four black points

Collecting 24 black points on a UAE driving licence leads to the licence being suspended or withdrawn until reinstatement conditions are satisfied.

Black point expiry

Black points remain on a driver's record for twelve months from the offence date and are cancelled if no further offence occurs in that time.

Unpaid fines block renewal

Outstanding traffic fines must be cleared before vehicle registration or driving licence renewal is completed at the licensing authority.

Minimum driving age

In the UAE the minimum age for a light vehicle licence is seventeen; heavier vehicle categories require higher minimum ages.

Mulkiya

The UAE vehicle registration card, which must be carried in the vehicle and shows the owner, plate number and registration expiry date.

Third-party insurance

The minimum legal motor cover, paying for injury or damage the insured driver causes to other people or to their property.

UAE emergency numbers

Police is 999, ambulance is 998 and the fire service is 997; injuries at a crash must be reported to police and an ambulance requested.

Adult CPR ratio

Adult CPR uses 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths, at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.

Severe bleeding control

Press firmly and directly on the wound with a clean cloth or dressing and keep pressing until help arrives; do not remove soaked dressings.

Recovery position

An unconscious but breathing casualty is rolled onto the side with the head tilted back, keeping the airway open while waiting for help.